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Term: complacent

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements; feeling contented to a fault.

Example Sentence: Jane's complacent attitude after winning the award rubbed her competitors the wrong way.

Sense 2:

Definition: Self-satisfied to the point of not recognizing potential danger or trouble.

Example Sentence: James's complacent attitude towards his health led to serious complications.

Sense 3:

Definition: Characterized by an absence of ambition or a desire to improve or progress.

Example Sentence: The company's complacent management failed to foresee the changing market trends.

Sense 4 (Local Usage):

Definition: In the context of local slang or culture, complacent may refer to being overly content with one's current situation.

Example Sentence: The complacent behavior of the townspeople prevented them from taking active steps towards revitalizing their community.

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